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My husband and I applied to Amara in February, 2011. We were licensed for foster care in August, 2011 and placed with twin 22-month old girls the same month. The girls' first family's parental rights were terminated in July, 2013, and we finalized their adoption into our family in November, 2013.

We chose Amara as an agency because we wanted more training and support than we'd have received working directly with the State. Additionally, we preferred Amara's inclusivity for all adoptive family types over the restrictions of many other local agencies.

During the licensing and home study process, Amara provided trainings far beyond the typical or expected. We learned about special issues such as sibling adoption and transracial adoption. We attended multiple support groups with knowledgeable community speakers from a variety of disciplines. We experienced a single concerning incident with one staff member that was quickly and professionally remediated with the assistance of a lead at the organization. We have since had wonderful experiences with this, and all other, staff.

During the placement phase, we were supported emotionally and practically throughout the 2+ years of legal limbo. Our Amara caseworkers attended all court dates with us. They responded promptly and kindly to our many emails. They assisted us in our communications with the State caseworker and CASA.

At finalization, we felt incredibly celebrated by many at Amara. And, we're happy to be ongoing supports of their great work.

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